HIGHLAND PARK FIGHT CLUB
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Highland Park Friendship Club
Jiu Jitsu for Adults and Kids
5809 N Figueroa St.
Los Angeles, CA 90042
Jason
Meet the Club
Jason Eisner is an IBJJF registered 2nd Degree BJJ black belt under world renowned BJJ champion and UFC legend Demian Maia, who many consider to have pioneered the most effective approach to jiu jitsu for modern MMA. In his 21 years as a grappling competitor and teacher, Jason has trained under some of the most elite coaches in the sport including John Danaher, Renzo Gracie, and Rubens “Cobrinha” Charles. Off the mats Jason is a widely respected chef and restaurateur.
Kelby
Kelby Wood began wrestling at 12 years old. In high school he became a 4x Oklahoma State Qualifier, Oklahoma All State Selection and a Freestyle and Greco-Roman National Qualifier. He began training jiu jitsu in 2016, earning a black belt under Jason Eisner in 2022. Off the mats Kelby has an MFA in Film and Television Production from the University of Southern California and runs a successful video production agency.
Claw
Claudia “Claw” Henriquez is a passionate, dedicated, and experienced youth jiu jitsu instructor. She is an active Gi and No Gi competitive athlete with a ranking in IBJJF, JJWL, NABJJF, and many superfight organizations. She began training Jiu Jitsu under Ryron and Rener Gracie in 2012 and earned her black belt under Jason Eisner in 2024 after a gold medal run at JJWL. She is working towards her dream to open a youth jiu jitsu academy in her ancestral home of El Salvador. Off the mats Claw is a heavy metal aficionado.
Andy
Andy Im is a thoughtful and incredibly detail oriented jiu jitsu instructor. He began training and competing in jiu jitsu in 2016 in Los Angeles. He has remained a student of Jason Eisner and received his black belt on the podium after a run at JJWL in 2024. Off the mats he is a successful and creative entrepreneur and executive in the fashion and apparel industry. He is a devout K-Pop enthusiast.
Why Fight Club? Why Friendship Club?
The story of HLPFC began in 2020 in a garage on a quiet hill in Highland Park. The idea started when the world stopped, for those months and years. No more big gyms, no more crowds. It forced thoughtful choice about who we would spend our time with. And our space. Who was in our circle? Who was in our club? It began small— with a few friends. And then a few more. We trained the art of jiu jitsu together just for the love of it. The pressure on the mats - the “fight”- helped relieve the pressure the world was feeling off the mats. In a time when we all needed relief, we found what helped most was “fight” and friendship. Today it’s a different world and a different time. But both are still as important as ever. It’s time to invite you into our club. For “fights.” And for friendship.
